""Paradise and the Place of Punishment"" is a book written by Lewis Spence, a Scottish journalist and folklorist. The book explores the concept of the afterlife in different religions and cultures, focusing on the ideas of heaven and hell. Spence delves into the history and mythology of these concepts, tracing their origins back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. He also examines the beliefs of major world religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism, and how they view the afterlife. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the nature of paradise and the punishment of sinners to the role of angels and demons in the afterlife. Spence's writing is accessible and engaging, making this book an interesting read for anyone interested in the history of religion and mythology.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Introduction to Mythology, by Lewis Spence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596036.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.